Social Psychology of PrejudiceThis comprehensive book helps readers understand the prejudice and discrimination that exists against various stigmatized groups. It reviews what is currently known about how their members respond to prejudice, and explores possible strategies--at the individual, group, and societal levels--for reducing prejudice. KEY TOPICS: Chapter topics examine racism, sexism, and antigay prejudice; values; stereotyping and categorization; individual differences in prejudice; inter-group relations; and stigma and identity. For anyone interested in understanding and eliminating the factors that give rise to antipathy. |
Contents
How Is Prejudice Related to Discrimination? | 12 |
IS PREJUDICE INEVITABLE? | 18 |
UNDERSTANDING ANTIGAY PREJUDICE | 40 |
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